Storage and Postharvest Biology

We control the ripeness and preservation of fruit and vegetables.

We are a world leader in this: we bring food fresh to the market long after the harvest.

We rival the best in the world: Our researchers are working on bringing high-quality vegetables and fruit to market fresh long after the harvest. For example, our team plays an important role in the development of DCA (Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere) preservation technology and in the current study on actively inhibiting the ripening process and shifting the harvest window.